By Politico Staff Writer
Presidential Adviser Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabbah is leading Sierra Leone’s delegation to the Russia-Africa Summit, highlighting the country’s drive to strengthen bilateral ties and attract investment opportunities in support of President Julius Maada Bio’s development agenda.
This year’s summit, scheduled between 28th and 29th October 2026, marks the third gathering in Moscow, where African leaders meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss important continental issues.
In a post on telegram, the Russian ambassador to Sierra Leone, Andrei Stolyarov, confirmed the participation, noting that the summit brings together African leaders and Russian officials to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties.
Ambassador Stolyarov said that the Sierra Leonean delegation includes key cabinet members, like the Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources Julius Mattai, the Minister of Technical and Higher Education Haja Ramatulai Wurie, as well as the Ministers of Transport and Aviation Alhaji Fanday Turay, and Finance Karefa Kargbo.
He said their presence highlights Sierra Leone’s interest in advancing cooperation with Russia across multiple sectors, like education, infrastructure, mining and financial development.
The Russia-Africa Summit has become a major platform for dialogue and partnership, offering opportunities for African nations to deepen bilateral relations and explore investment prospects. Sierra Leone’s participation signals its commitment to diversifying international partnerships and pursuing new avenues for growth.
